He needs a fake fiancee. I need to eat. What happens when two people from way different worlds suddenly collide to make a simple, temporary business deal that could solve both of their problems?
Trace and Eva's story:
My name is Eva Morales, and I was one step away from being homeless when Trace Walker came into my life. I want to hate him because of my past, but I end up making what I consider a "devil's bargain" with the arrogant young billionaire instead. Really, I have no choice. It's either take the work he's offering or starve, and I've been hungry long enough.
I didn't think being his fake fiancee for the holidays would be a difficult job, but it ends up more complicated than I ever imagined, and I see a whole new side of Trace once he lets his guard down. He's haunted by his past--just like me, But there are things I can never tell him, secrets I don't dare reveal.
Eventually, I find myself in a difficult situation because our volatile attraction to each other won't be denied. Should I tell him the truth, or do I finish the job he's paying me for and walk away with my secrets still hidden, my pride still intact? He's paying me enough for this job to take care of myself once it's over. I've always been alone, and I always thought I preferred it...until I met Trace. I'd have to put everything on the line to be honest with him, but he very well might be the first man who is worth the risk. Honestly, I'd be endangering more than just my pride. I could handle feeling like a loser, because I've pretty much felt that way my entire life. What really terrifies me is being vulnerable and the possibility of ending up with a shattered heart...
Author's note: Although The Walker Brothers Trilogy is a spin-off from The Billionaire's Obsession series, it stands alone. However, this is a sexy, steamy, panty melting, fairy tale billionaire romance with a very alpha hero, so skip it if you have a problem with any of the above. Otherwise, enjoy!!
Candee Layla Fallon moved to Los Angeles to be near her best friend Hannah. Candee has always been into fashion and while working 2 jobs started a YouTube channel for fashion advice. As her channel picked up viewers a producer for a network reality show invited her to be a fashion critic for the upcoming season. Candee hired Hannah to be her assistant and hired a super cute agent. And now life, is as sweet as Candee.
“A hard-hitting, no-nonsense, erotic crime thriller.” –IndieReader
Police Detective Lori Daniels has a knack for picking the wrong guy as a lover. This complicates her next big assignment.
One former lover from high school is now the front man for a major illegal drug distributor. Another former lover is the captain of the Police Internal Affairs Division, who vows to have Lori kicked off the police force, even if it means framing her as a gang informant. Her present lover is the hotshot detective from another precinct, who is super successful in bringing down the drug gangs, and also has a super ego to match.
Strategies devised by the State Police, City Police, Internal Affairs, and a Drug Gang, including using moles and informants, all go haywire. In the end, the trust between friends, along with steady and reliable police work, leads to the capture of a major drug lord.
First Place Pencraft Award in Young Adult AbuseSilver Medal Readers' Favorite Young Adult Thriller Hunter needs to remember. Jazz needs to forget. They need each other to heal in this teen thriller of survivor love. Hunter's past is a mystery to him, erased by a doctor at the direction of his father. But memories of the secret trauma begin to surface when Hunter sees other people's memories--visions invading his mind with stories of abuse, teen self-mutilation, rape, and forbidden sex. His best friend Jazz has dark and disturbing memories of her own that she hides behind her sass and wit. Hunter discovers he can rescue the victims, even though he risks adding their suffering to his own. Hunter and Jazz kiss each other's scars and form a bond of empathy no two teens should ever need. This book contains scenes of sexual abuse, self-mutilation, and suicide. It should not be read by teens who wish to be shielded from such harsh realities their peers may be enduring alone. Nor by anyone who desires to remain in the dark despite being in a position to shine light. However, those who suffer in private or wish to help those who do--please read this story and share its contents. Many parts of this book are difficult to read and were very difficult to write. But there is much truth in these pages, some profoundly ugly and some beautiful in its resilience. As one character says, "I have to believe I can still love and be loved. We can't stay broken forever." And they shouldn't be unknown forever. People need to feel the pain of others.
Famous author, lecturer, and story consultant, Robert McKee said, “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.”
Mr. McKee, of course, was not the progenitor of this principle but God Himself. Matthew 13:24 says, “All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them.”
Becoming One as Husband and Wife is the story of three couples, at different stages of life, yearning to find harmony and unity in their broken marriages. After many years of serving his clients, Dr. Russ Rasmussen wanted to convey his Biblically-rooted advice in a way that would not only be enjoyed but also be implemented and practiced daily. After tossing around a few ideas with author, Bible study teacher, and friend, Jeff Sievertson, Dr. Russ decided the best way to bring his professional advice to life was through this heartwarming tale.
Friends don't let friends, or family, get sick, or at least they should try not to. Even younger children can learn a little about germs, how they are passed and what they can try to do to prevent getting or giving gifts, like colds or the flu, that nobody wants.
In their second book together, "A Gift You Don't Want", author, Steven Viele, M.D. and illustrator, Ashley McKeown, create a rhyming, fun and imaginatively illustrated story about a young boy who gets the flu and is told by his mom that his best friend gave it to him. He can't understand why his friend would give him something so unpleasant. When his mother tells him she thinks he has given it to his sister, someone he's not inclined to share anything with, he begins to realize that perhaps there are some things you give without knowing. You pass them along, though nothing is showing.
The book includes child friendly Flu Facts at the end to teach children about the flu & other respiratory viruses & how to avoid getting or giving them. These facts are reinforced by Discussion Questions and a Key to those questions for teachers and parents. While the book is particularly aimed at grade school age children, it can be enjoyed and educational for children as young as 3 to 5 and is perfect for ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
What is this? Modern Lolita or something else? Won’t the hot passion burn our characters down? Will they be able to resist the temptation? Can a significant age difference be an obstacle to their desire to be happy? What do the heroes of the novel feel and think about?
It all started as the usual internet acquaintance. Or maybe not quite usual?
A passionate embrace ruined her reputation. A moment of desire forced him to break a vow. Will they find love in a marriage of convenience?
Annabelle Evans arrives in Bear Grass Springs, Montana Territory, in 1884 hoping to reunite with her long-estranged sister. Expecting to attend her sister's wedding to Cailean MacKinnon, she is shocked at Cailean's emphatic denouncement of her sister. Annabelle discovers that her hoped-for reconciliation will not be as she had imagined. Not one to retreat from a challenge, Annabelle opens her own business, intent on remaining near her sister to repair their damaged relationship and succeeding without the support of a husband.
Cailean Mackinnon swore off marriage twelve years ago when he fled the Isle of Skye in Scotland. A successful livery owner, he is determined to focus on his work and his siblings, adamant that he has no room in his life for love. However, he cannot suppress his fascination for the resourceful and determined Annabelle who, in turn, cannot avoid a reluctant admiration for the strong, virile, loyal Scot. A fateful kiss witnessed by the gossiping town busybody forces their mutual attraction into the open.
Annabelle's independent spirit precludes a man in her life, and Cailean's closed-off heart refuses to allow any woman in. Will Annabelle and Cailean overcome their fears for a timeless love?
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Jackie had quite the typical childhood growing up. Except for the time his mom poured near boiling water over him. And his father’s “Final Solution” to his little bed wetting problem. And of course the phantasmal nightmares. The old man with gnarled teeth, arthritic fingers coming for him night after night, reaching out closer and closer.
Now about to graduate from high school, Jack is about to learn the most important lesson of his life: There really are monsters under the bed. Or at least one. Feeding off the fear created by human misery and suffering, Shrekoli is back for his latest conquest. Back to take Jack under the bed.
But this time Jack’s not alone. No stranger to past horrors herself, Stacy must ready herself for one more to save them both. One so terrifying and unthinkable it will test her strength of both body and mind. Can Stacy help Jack to escape the inescapable? Or will Shrekoli feast on Jack’s fear, punishing his body and mind for all of time?
"Energy Healing and Chakras: A Complete Guide to Self - Healing and Unblocking, Clearing and Balancing Your Chakras" aims to offer a holistic account of a number of self-healing modalities. This book will take you on a journey of self discovery.
“Truth is not something outside to be discovered, it is something inside to be realized.”
~Osho
One of the most important teachings it is important to be aware of when embarking on a journey of healing and wholeness is to become in tune with your chakras. All illness, disease and innate psychological conditions can be seen to have their origins in something internal; there is not only the physical reality and we are complex beings. We are shaped by our experiences, observations, hardships, struggles, interactions, sensory stimuli, and inner biological factors. Every sound heard, sight witnessed, and touch experienced contributes to the person we know as the self- as yourself. All of our beliefs, conditioned thought patterns, and inner emotional responses are therefore influenced by the external world.
Author T.A. Campbell started her spiritual journey over 20 years ago while studying holistic practices focusing on Massage Therapy specifically an ancient technique called Amma Therapy, which is a classical form of Asian bodywork that predates acupuncture. Where the acupuncturist would use needles, the Amma Therapist uses their fingers to manipulate these points.
As her studies progressed she became more and more focused on the nutrition aspect of the therapy which led her to switch gears to become a culinary arts specialist with a focus on organic and local cuisine and how proper nutrition not only effects the body but the brain. T.A. has travelled the world and in doing so has met and studied with some of the greatest practitioners of spiritual and energy healing.
This book and the several to follow will dive deep into these practices breaking them down in an approachable and easy to understand guide so that anyone will be able to benefit from her experience and all that she is learned in the last 2 decades.
Kirkus Review: The brutal murder of a waitress leads a Long Island detective to the most complicated case of his career in this sixth installment of a series.
Detective Neil Jericho of the East Hampton Police Department is visiting his daughter, Katie, when he receives a call from his supervisor, Chief Krauss. A waitress was found murdered and Krauss wants Jericho to investigate. The victim is identified as 21-year-old Sally Espinosa Baez and an examination of her body reveals that she is a transsexual. Jericho turns to dispatcher Evangeline “Vangie” Clark for help. Vangie and her wife, Ingrid, attend meetings of the Hamptons LGBTQ Center and she can assist with the nuances of the case. The search for Baez’s next of kin leads Jericho to Phyllis Sonnenschein, an LGBTQ activist and candidate for town supervisor of East Hampton. Sonnenschein opened her home to Baez and she believes the killing is a hate crime. Evidence gathered at the homicide scene points in that direction. Meanwhile, Jericho’s girlfriend, tattoo artist Rainbow, and her business are targeted by a member of a hate group. As both cases intensify, Jericho discovers surprising secrets in Baez’s past that may hold the key to her murder. The latest installment of Marks’ (Amazing Detective, 2017, etc.) series starring Jericho deepens the development of the central characters while featuring a complex murder mystery full of surprising twists and turns. The narrative is anchored by Jericho, a dedicated detective with an unerring sense of justice. His devotion to his job cost him his marriage and he is determined not to make the same mistakes in his relationship with Rainbow. The supporting characters are equally well-developed, particularly Vangie, a 911 dispatcher who aspires to move up within the department. The investigation into the murder of Baez unfolds methodically as Jericho uncovers the tragic circumstances of her past and the mystery surrounding her death...
A finely paced crime thriller that should appeal to new and established fans of the series.
The gruesome murder of a local waitress draws Jericho into the unfamiliar world of the LGBTQ+ community in Sag Harbor. In the midst of a complicated investigation, he also has to deal with the intricacies of East Hampton politics and a potential threat to his girlfriend Rainbow. Will Jericho be able to solve this murder while navigating everything else going on in his life? His fierce search for justice leads him to a conclusion that will leave readers stunned.
A charming story that happened in the attic of an old house will help the little reader to get acquainted with the world of different characters and understand that a common interesting thing can connect anyone. And yet - it will open the door to the world of different professions and will be useful to study different colors and count to ten. Suitable for reading to kindergarten children.
When Rome transgresses upon his father's domain that lays between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Pacorus, a prince of the Parthian Empire, is sent to exact revenge. After a string of victories Pacorus and his men are captured in Cappadocia, clapped in chains and sent to Italy to live out the rest of their days as slaves. But fate intervenes and Pacorus and his companions are saved from a living hell by a renegade gladiator named Spartacus. In gratitude, Pacorus agrees to help Spartacus build his army as Rome musters its legions to crush the slave uprising. And so begins an epic adventure of glory and savagery played out across the length and breadth of Italy, as Spartacus defeats the armies of Rome and Pacorus leads his horsemen to victory after victory. But will Pacorous and the slave army escape from Italy, and will he win the love of the fierce and proud Gallia before the most powerful man in Rome, Marcus Licinius Crassus, takes the field against Spartacus?
A map of the Parthian Empire at the time of Pacorus (the 1st Century BC) can be found on the maps page of my website: www.peterdarman.com
"Darman has researched this novel extremely well, as one would expect with his military non-fiction background. This detail is meshed with great story telling which flows along with great gusto. Less for the fact that this book is about a Parthian rather than a Roman, I would describe it as a ‘Roman Sharpe’. Darman’s style is similar to and as good as Bernard Cornwell’s, one of my favourite authors."
British Army Rumour Service review, June 2011
*This book was previously called: How to Ace a Job Interview: A Simple Guide to Landing Any Interview
Tips to Starting College Series – GET THAT JOB!
Ace your job interview – every time!
Inasmuch as there is a no one-size-fits all method to get that job, because jobs and interviewers differ. There is a regular pattern to job interview questions and job interview weaknesses. All of the suggestions will work for you if you follow the tips of job interviewing in this book.
Get that job!
Landing a job in this contemporary job market has become more difficult than ever. People are seeing the need to learn new skills. The tips on job interviews included in this book will help you become better qualified for the position you are seeking. This job interview guide will help you determine possible weaknesses you may have while also focusing on the job interview questions.
Good Job Interview Skills
You need to convince your employer that, out of the numerous candidates whose resumes have been selected, you are the best candidate for the job. Together we will explore questions that arise in job interviews and the common weaknesses for job interviews. There is a lot more involved than just meeting with the company and telling them about yourself and your capabilities.
Tips on Job Interview
A job interview is an opportunity for you to sell yourself to your interviewer and you need to prepare to answer questions in a way that will benefit you. It is one thing to be qualified for the job, but it is another thing to convince someone else with very clear descriptions that you are not only qualified, but are the most qualified of all the candidates.
Questions in Job Interviews
No two job interviews are the same. But the job interview process generally follows a pattern with similar questions.
Weaknesses for Job Interviews
There are some things to avoid during a job interview and mistakes that constantly occur, especially among recent graduates who are interviewing for their first job.
Here’s a Preview of What You’ll Learn…
•Types of job interviews
•Face-to-face interview
•Telephone interview
•Video interview
•Three stages of the interview process
•Before the interview
•During the interview
•After the interview
•12 most common job interview questions
•10 common job interview mistakes and how to avoid them
Leading a business can be compared to being the director of a stage play. You never know the outcome; you can only do your part- the best and believe that the rest of the crew makes your efforts worthwhile.
Let’s be honest, the truth is that the success of a play is not dependent on the producer or director or scriptwriter; so many things could go wrong- an actor forgetting his lines, the lightning crew messing things up on stage, the sound engineers messing things up and the lines aren’t properly projected, what if the spectators find it boring? What if the acting crew simply think your control makes the play a drab?
A million and one things can happen and they will all be above your control.
Sometimes, it’s even a product of blatant disrespect of your cues and directions but deep within you, you just want things to work out. There is really no specified success-proven approach to being a great business leader. So, how do you run things? What approaches are the best? How do you get your crew to agree with your leadership approach and most importantly, how do you make the business stand out and become successful?
Long ago, leadership was simply a display of instilled fear and a barrage of commands; supported by organizational structures. However, times, trends and people have changed, and along with it is leadership styles and people management. This has necessitated a change in how leadership works; making it more focused on action, rather than words.
In this book, you will learn how to wed your personality type and your leadership style, with an in-depth analysis, you will discover how even the most disagreeing team can be made to agree to your every whims direction, and most importantly, you will learn to lead; not command.
On the surface, it may seem as if the Bible is about humans seeking God, the story of man’s search for meaning and the resulting pursuit of God. To be sure, that is part of the scriptural narrative, but in reality, the Bible is story after story of God seeking us. That pursuit begins and ends with grace. In FREE FOR ALL, we’ll look at the four types of grace the Lord offers every person, and how your life will look when you surrender to that grace.
When twelve-year-old Sophie Williams went on a Girl Scout summer camp, she never returned home.
Three months later, her body is found inside her sleeping bag in the most frequented area of Cocoa Beach, and the town is outraged.
The girl isn't just any child. She's the town's most beloved surf idol, and it was believed that she could be the next Kelly Slater.
As another child, the son of a well-known senator is kidnapped, and the parents receive a disturbing video, FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas — who has just returned to her hometown, divorced and out of a job — plunges into the investigation, breaking her promise to her children not to do police work again.
Local law enforcement, with her old flame Matt Miller in charge, are the ones who ask for her help in a case so unsettling that only she can solve it. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier it becomes for Matt and Eva Rae. Soon, everyone she holds dear is in grave danger as this case hits a little too close to home.
DON’T LIE TO ME is the first book in the Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Series and can be read as a standalone.
Praise:
"ABSOLUTE PERFECTION."
"I just could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Excellent!"
"I loved it and can’t wait for the next one in this series. Don’t miss this one!! "
"Eva’s character could quickly become my favorite."
"So many twists and turns that you don't expect."
“You’ll never be able to run again.”
From running half marathons to being the sickest person in the hospital, Maria Papalia-Meier fought the river of death, and won.
Life changing moments, amputations, and negative thoughts refused to keep her down. With her rock-hard stubbornness, positive self-empowerment and persistence, she grabbed hope and unflinching faith to face the life handed to her. Her story offers an honest, tough-love approach to defeating pre-determined opinions, and self-imposed limitations. She refused to give up or give in.
Maria Papalia-Meier is a runner. She has awoken stronger…better.
This is her story.
Everyone needs a Christmas Getaway.....don't they?
Four busy couples head to a secluded cabin in the woods to enjoy a much needed break from the every-day this holiday season. Some have been friends for years, and some are newcomers to the group, but all of them have their own reason for needing this time.
Carl & Rebecca Foster are the hosts - on the surface it looks like the perfect life, is it?
Jackson and Sereya Field - the medication is doing it's job, but for how long?
John and Clarice Kershaw - Partners - in business and in life, when is the down time?
James Perkins and Heather Watson - they design and build high end property, is it on the up & up?
The holiday starts as it should, a cozy fire, a board game, lots of laughs, but a scream in the night brings everyone rushing down the stairs.......
A body on the floor - now the four couples will get to know each other on a whole different level, and secrets will be revealed as we follow the investigation - is the murderer among us?
Twenty-something Lenny Decker is a man of few plans, and he seems to like it that way. Bumming around a sleepy California beach town, Lenny appears to live a life of Zen-like slacker simplicity. His days and nights are a seemingly endless loop of visits to the local bar and pick-up basketball games, punctuated by long stretches in his apartment with only a twelve pack, a bong, and a TV of questionable quality for company.
But Lenny has a thing or two to deal with: a near brush with success in his past has left him running for the comfort of a life where the stakes aren't just low, they're non-existent. Then there's the woman who sees past Lenny's stoned exterior and is challenging him in ways he hasn't been tested in years.
Will Lenny rise to the occasion, or will he keep flipping the channel?
Set against the backdrop of the lazy California coast, populated with a cast of unforgettable characters, and replete with examples of some of life's crueler--yet hilarious--ironies, On the Beach is a compelling story of what happens when one young man's dreams bump up against his reality.
